Ford F350 1984
Model F350 made in 1984 by Ford got 2 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1984
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
83V093000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 178 | 09/12/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/21/1983 | 10/13/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were assembled with bolts of an incorrect size for attachment of the front engine mounts to the engine. the engine mount bolts will loosen and eventually fall off and the engine may come off its front engine mounts. this could result in the fuel line becoming damaged or separated in conditions such as driving over rough roads or in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, dealer will replace mount bolts with bolts of the proper size. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 7.5 liter engines.system: engine; engine mount bolts.consequences of defect: fuel leaking from a damaged fuel line in the presenceof an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.note: the absence of engine mount bolts could be indicated by unusual enginenoises during acceleration or when driving over rough roads. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
84V065000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1982 to 04/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 36400 | 08/17/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/1984 | 06/05/1984 | 571 | 301 | |||||
Defect Summary | Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. vehicles equipped with a pickup box that was removed after delivery(to install other aftermarket bodies).system: fuel system: fuel water separator canister.consequences of defect: if the fuel water separator canister is punctured, fuelleakage could cause a fire resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
84V119000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 85000 | 12/03/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/02/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
98030298420 | 03/02/1998 | 601281 | A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
95524 | 03/01/1995 | 39892 | There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
BC4225 | 04/01/1995 | 3055148 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
9588 | 04/01/1995 | 41029 | Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
985A29 | 03/18/1998 | 601036 | Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
STRUCTURE | |||||
9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
9597 | 05/01/1995 | 42080 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||||
97310 | 02/03/1997 | 51669 | Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
DP89005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/26/1989 | 08/01/1989 | F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
F-series fuel tank fires | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
C85010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/30/1985 | 08/02/1988 | DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE87017 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/28/1987 | 05/26/1987 | FUEL LEAKS/FIRES | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE89022 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/13/1988 | 07/12/1989 | ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
12/27/1995 | |||
Electrical system; while parked, vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical short or shock in the dash. please describe. *ak | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
09/13/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1988 | |
Date of tire failure is the most recent failure. three previous tire failures have occurred at about six to nine month intervals. while each of these tires had been used considerably, the tire failure in each case has been identical. the failure in each case has been a severe and dramatic blowout. the loss of tire pressure in each case has been instanteous and complete. the blowout in each incident has been transverse involving all of the tread surface and both sidewalls leaving only the tire beads intact. *ak( dot number: uu101054m tire size: 9.50r16.5e ) |